For K-12 Students · START Triage
START Triage for an ambulance route
Built for k-12 students learning it in middle or high school. Watch the idea come alive with plain-language steps and everyday examples — perfect for projects and homework. Simulate an ambulance route live below — adjust the inputs and watch it respond, right in your browser.
START TriageLive
mass-casualty triage algorithm
Triage category
YELLOW
Delayed
Controls
Can the patient walk?
Is the patient breathing?
Presets
Respirations / min
24 /min
Perfusion (radial pulse / cap refill <2s)
Mental status (obeys commands)
Simple Triage And Rapid Treatment sorts mass-casualty patients in under 60 seconds each using RPM: Respirations, Perfusion, Mental status. Training reference only — follow your agency protocol and medical direction.
Data Inspector
RR trigger>30/min
Perfusioncap refill 2s
StandardSTART adult
Triage criterion
Reading this result: RPM checks pass (RR 24/min, perfusion adequate, follows commands), so the patient is DELAYED (YELLOW).
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Frequently asked questions
- Is this good for k-12 students?
- Yes — this version of "START Triage for an ambulance route" is framed for k-12 students learning it in middle or high school. Watch the idea come alive with plain-language steps and everyday examples — perfect for projects and homework.
- Do I need to install anything?
- No. It runs in any modern browser, free, with no account required.